Being the absolute youngest in a family of thirteen children means you are constantly told that you are just too small to do anything important. Little Jonathan is entirely tired of being left out while his twelve older brothers and sisters handle the big, exciting pioneer chores. You will join him as he sets out on a determined mission to prove he is finally big enough to be useful. However, his eager attempts to help quickly spiral into a series of highly amusing mishaps and clumsy misadventures. Everywhere he turns, Jonathan accidentally causes a bit of frontier chaos. As you read about his daily life, you will understand exactly how frustrating it is to wait to grow up. It is a warm, funny historical tale that proves even the smallest family members can have the biggest, most memorable adventures.